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9. Organizations with Autism Initiatives

Authors : Amy E. Hurley-Hanson, Cristina M. Giannantonio, Amy Jane Griffiths

Published in: Autism in the Workplace

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter outlines various organizations that have focused on the employment of individuals with ASD through specific initiatives, programs, or ASD-focused business models. Companies are highlighted in four particular domains including organizations that primarily serve as training centers, businesses that have found success with their employment initiatives or approach, many joining with others to disseminate their practices widely, companies that have established initiatives within their organization to hire individuals with ASD, and businesses developed primarily for individuals with ASD based on their unique skill sets. Common themes found across these programs are highlighted.

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Title: Organizations with Autism Initiatives
Authors: Amy E. Hurley-Hanson
Cristina M. Giannantonio
Amy Jane Griffiths
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Autism in the Workplace
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-29048-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-29049-8

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29049-8_9

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